HR Consultant

Interim HR Consultant – East London / Hybrid – £37.84 per hour (Umbrella)

A London Local Authority is seeking an experienced Interim HR Consultant to deliver high-quality HR advice and support across a broad range of employee relations and organisational matters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide expert advice, guidance, and practical HR solutions to managers and employees in line with policy and legislation
• Manage a portfolio of complex HR cases, ensuring timely and effective resolution
• Coach and support line managers to build strong people management capability
• Lead and coordinate a team within the HR Advice & Consultancy service
• Support organisational change programmes and transformation initiatives
• Develop and maintain HR toolkits, including policies, procedures, and guidance materials
• Ensure a consistent, responsive, and high-quality HR service aligned to organisational priorities

Requirements:

• Strong knowledge of employee relations and UK employment legislation
• Proven experience handling complex casework and organisational change
• Ability to build effective relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
• Experience leading or managing HR teams in a large, diverse organisation
• Excellent analytical skills and sound judgement in advising on HR matters
• MCIPD (or equivalent)